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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 352.76 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 352.76 and 212.42 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 352.76 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/352.76 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 352.76 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 74,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933.81/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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